The Rio You Know With a Few Delicious Surprises

A Bold New Chapter in Flavor

We’ve long been celebrated for bold Tex-Mex flavors, legendary margaritas, and a fun, welcoming vibe. Our refreshed menu introduces vibrant new dishes and refined details inspired by decades of travel and hands-on culinary research and development. It’s the Rio you know, with a few delicious surprises.

With Executive Chef Jesus Martinez at the helm, the menu now blends our roots with fresh, modern flavors from slow-roasted Pork Shank Birria to Colorado Striped Bass Veracruzana. Every plate tells a story, rooted in passion, tradition, and a whole lot of flavor.

Everything you love and more

Let’s be clear: the margaritas and Rio Favorite dishes didn’t go anywhere. Rio on Wazee is still your go-to for lunch dates, happy hour catch-ups, and weekend brunch, all with the same genuine welcome and warmth you’ve always counted on. The name is new. The vibe is still Rio.

A Fresh Take With New Surprises

With an eye toward freshness, dietary variety, and thoughtful ingredients, the Rio on Wazee menu includes vegan-friendly, gluten-free, and lighter options that never skimp on flavor. Whether you’re craving queso fundido or a roasted beet salad with whipped goat cheese, we’ve got something crafted just for your cravings.

Visit the Rio on Wazee

Location

1745 Wazee Street
Denver, CO 80202

Hours

Dine-In and Takeout
10am – 10pm | Sun
11am – 10pm | Mon
11am – 10pm | Tues – Wed
11am- 11pm | Thurs – Fri
10am – 11pm | Sat

RIO ON WAZEE BRUNCH
Saturday – Sunday
10am – 3pm

HAPPY HOUR
Monday – Friday
3pm – 5pm

Our Story

Chef Jesus Martinez brings new, regionally-inspired plates influenced by decades of research.

We’ve traveled to the great cities of both North America where Mexican cuisine flourishes. From Oaxaca to Puebla, from Guadalajara to Mexico City, from Tijuana to Sante Fe, we’ve built a menu that blends our Tex-Mex favorites with the uniqueness of true Mexican cuisine bold new dishes inspired by culinary travel.